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National Republican., 1887-04-04
Home Rule

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,: II IL very
painful TO reflect upon or to criticise the acts
Of any one, yet your neighbor land what do
you call him-accomplished?) evening con.
temporarily, the Euening star, has become
lattorly SO rampant about "home rule In the
District, vide the Matthews, Tretter. and
Montgomery appointments by Mr.. Cleveland,
that i cannot forbear 70 volunteer some
wholesome edvice to that caterer for the pub
lie, and that is, that II In the future, and for
its editorials, I. C., its opinions upon the mat
tiers of appointments for the city of Washing.
ton by the President. The star, in its great
sneSce nay fancy that Il Is eshpinE The
paper" Never greater mistake was made by
man, or syndicate Of men. The noisy. men
who cry out for home rule are, as rule, in.
this speak. Of Democratic, Republican. and
Mugwump leaders. Who are these self
appointed leaders on party or partisan lines?
Every school boy knows the caliber Of their
minds their objects, and their desires. These
self.appointed partisans know. or ought to
know, that the nation-the entire nation
penses Of this capital city government, and
that every educated, respected citizen wants
only, and nothing more, in that regard than
n mp politics viii have to ' learn '"Is that
neither Republican nor Democratic Presi-
dents; If honest, will appoint men
10 OWCc DeCHuse tucy DaWl III CAUCUS
meetings of spoils politicians. When the Dis
trict Of Columbia possesses men of the high
ability and honesty required for the adminis-
trative duties Of this-the capital Of the co. 000,-
0c0people ofthese United States--then any Pres
ident, Republican, Democratic, Mugwump, or
whatever politics that may preside at the
white house." will select according to the
&dr's home rule, II he be honest; otherwise,
that is not honest he will select from the half
dozen or 80 of either party regardless Of COM
potency or honesty for these high places. re.
gardless Of other credentials or qualifications
than that of mere "party service" Defend us
from this! l am a party :man, have always
been q party man, but l want with party
capability and honesty. as forerunners OF that
specific qualification. Matthews was quite "a
good, and no better appointment than Fred
erick Douglass Trotter was a good appoint.
ment, and hope he may live long TO enjoy its
advantages. Mr.. Montgomery's appointment
could only be caviled at by pettijogging law.
yers and their allies. Tom, Dick, and Harry,
on Four.and- a. half street and Louisiana ave-
nue. write this, not expecting you to print,
but to give you some slight Idea that the best
people of the District of Columbia are not In
accord with the neutral lin politics. Sldr"
but the people are much more in accord with
you, although you are, and, perhaps, bound to
be in opposition 10 the President In all eolti-
cal matters. Very truly, your friend.
AN INDEPENDENT IN ALL THINGS.
National Republican., 1887-04-04
EXY
Superior 10 Anything.

A prominent business man in wilmington,
Del In speaking Of a cure Of cancer on him.
self, writes 10 the Morning NeSs OF that city:
/ can say further that my case is not an
isolated one. A lady, a customer OF mine, was
suffering from cancerous affection OF the
nose. She had spent great deal Of money
and time running to Philadelphia to consult
the best physicians there, but could get but
little or no relief About year ago told her
OF my case, and induced her TO try the 8. 8. s.
remedy. She did so, and In O few weeks was
much better She had several operations per-
formed, but finally she threw all aside but the
8, 8. g., and in two months from that time was
thoroughly cured.
Another lady suffering from an abscess on
her arm had been doctoring for long time in
this city, Chester, and Philadelphia, but could
not get any relief, apparently. She had fallen
away TO q mere shadow OF her former self and
could scarcely eat or sleep. She commenced
TO take the 8. g.. s. medicine, but was 10 re-
duced in flesh that she had a little stomach
trouble at first. She persisted. however, and
after the third bottle she declared It had done
her more good than. anything else she had
ever tried. now understand that she is en-
tirely well, and is loud In her praise OF g. s. s,
believe the Swift Specific Company's blood
medicine, known as 8. 8. s., 10 superior TO any.
thing of the kind known In the market, and
can cheertully recommend II TO any one suf-
ferirg from diseases Of the skin or blood,
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
nrax Atlanta
National Republican., 1887-04-04
PROPOSALS. FOR RATIONS. FUEL. AND
il MILITARY SUPPLIES.
HEADQUARTERS u. s. MARINE CoRPs,
QuARTERAIAsTER's OFFICE,

HEADQUARTERS u. s. MARINE CoRPs,
QuARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, d; g., March 8, 1857.
ceived a.this office until II o'clock NJ. OF the
Sd day OF MAY next for furnishing rations,
and until ~ O'Clock NJ. of the 4th MAY, for
at one or more ore Of the T following sistions. from
the lst July, 1887, to the 9Oth June, 1883, viz:
Portsmouth, N. H.; Charlestown, Mass.
n ri IhlaSephWS @a WsSagt3ns s1a heasSe f.
Norfolk, Va; Pensacola, Fla, and Mare Is
specifications and blank proposals can be
obtained upon application at any OF the sta
tions named above, or at the Office of the quar-
termaster, Washington, ID. c., and assistant
Quartermasters, PIG South Second street, Phil
&&dSRh1,s, &lShn1iS Ps and Clio sAnSome street. San
Sealed proposals will also be received at this
office until 12 O'Clock NJ. of the 9TH day of
NAY MAY next for furnishing supplies consisting st Of
NETS, military stores, brooms, brushes, axes
&C., to be delivered at the ofilce of the assist:
ant quartermaster, Philadelphia, Pa, free OF
expense to the United States.
Schedules, with specifications OF the sup
plies required, can be obtained, and the
standard samples seen. at the office OF the
oeess aS South seconG
street, Ph Philadelphia, Pa. and 6l6 sansome
street, San Francisco. Cal, and al the marine
barracks, Brooklyn, N, Y, and Boston, Mass.
Blank forms OF proposals and all informa-
tion can be. had by applying at any of the
places named above.
This office reserves the right TO reject any
and all bids, and to waive defects; and bids
from manufacturers in. or regular dealers OF,
supplies only will be considered.
Proposals may DO made for one or more ar.
ticles, deliverable at one or moro stations,
and viii be considered separately for each ar.
ticle and place of delivery. They should be
indorsed Proposals for Rations, Fuel, or
Military Supplies" as the case may be, and
A To Aat II u rfn nj A y
U. $. marine corps, Washington. D. @.
mhrll fit
National Republican., 1887-04-04
rEMpLARs FRArERN1zINe.

Perseverance Lodge, No. 2, Receives
more.
The beautiful Elkr Hall, No. 900 Penn
sylvania avenue, was the theater OF very
animated and agreeable determination OK
Good Templars on Saturday evening last.
Perseverance Lodge put on It's brightest
robes Of gladness, and cordially received
Govington Lodge, OF Baltimore, some fifty
members attending. 1t also extended
friendly greetings to large number Of WIS.,
itors from sister lodges In the District.
After a brief address OF welcome by Chief
Tempiar Russell, several candidates were
elected, and one, being. present, was init
ated. The initiatory ceremonies, In which
work Perseverance Lodge has attained a
marked degree OF excellence, eliclt.d many
commendations from visitors. At their
conclusion varied and interesting musl-
cal and literary programme was entered
upon, Past Chief Templar Hudson, OF Per-
severance Lodge, and Lodge Deputy John
A. Reed, Of Covington Lodge, conducting
the exercises conjointly.
Among those OF Covlngton Lodge who
responded TO the call OF Chairman Reed
were Brothers Crouch, MacClubin, Burnett,
Clapsuddle, Welkert, Jury, and Shelton,
and Sister Mary Parks. Among contribu-
tors who answered to the call OF Chairman
Hudson were Grand Chief Templar Q. N.
Whitney and Lodge Deputy L. IL. Akeman,
of Monumental Lodge; Past Grand Chief
Tsmplars A. II. Frear .and A. Kalstrom,
members respectively OF Perseverance and
Clements Lodges; Chief Tomplars Money,
Of Star Of Hope, and Murphy, OF ID. 2. Hol-
loway Lodge; Sister Mayor, Of Minnehaha
Lodge, and Sargent Patterson. Brother
MI 6fstar ~
and Sister Kalstrom, OF Clements, sang very
acceptably trio. Sister Phillips OF Perse-
verance Lodge, contributed a delightful
piano solo, and Sister Carrie Brookneld,
pianist OF Perseverance, rendered several
charming selections Sister Hattie Wood,
lodge deputy Of Perseverance, delighted the
audience with three several recltations.
Lodge, and j. Williams, OF Perseverance,
made brief addresses. Grand Chaplain J.
@. Lee and Sister Josie, Of Perseverance,
were happy and impressive In address and
recitation, and Brother Spates, OF Perse-
verance, played several excellent har-
monica solos.
During the literary entertainment cake
and cream were served by a committee OF
Perseverance Lodge brothers, and every
one present was bountifully supplied. At
late hour the meeting reluctantly closed,
and Brothers Phillips, House, and Moriarty,
the committee Of escort, attended the vsi-
tors to the depot, homeward bonnd.
CLEMENTS LODGE OF GOOD TEMPLARs.
The public temperance meeting held last
evening at Washington Hall, Capitol Hill,
under the auspices Of Clements Lodge Of
Good Templars, attracted an attendance
that completely filed the spacious hall,
and In point Of interest and enthusiasm
exceeded former meetings at that place.
Mr.. j. G. Lee and Mr.. Chas. M. Nye de.
liyered stirring and forceful addresses, aud
Mrs. Pope sang a beautiful solo. The total
abstinence pledge found slgners, and
several persons submitted applications for
membership In Clements Lodge. The In
tereet shown demonstrates that the enter
meetings is appreciated by the people of
Capitol Hill.
National Republican., 1887-04-04
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS.
Items OF Interest Gathered for the
"RcpubIican's'' Readers,

"Republican'A'' Readers,
Capt. Samuel b. Davis has accepted
position with the Arrow Steamship Com
pany.
Mr.. James w. Shackleford, Of the vir.
ginia Midland road, is on a visit to relatives
in Baltimore. Mr.. Shackleford has been
very attentive to his duties and required a
little recreation.
The reason for dredging for oysters in
the waters Of Virginia closed on March 81,
and on the 25th OF April the longing sea-
son will close.
The senate OF Virginia on Saturday took
up and recommitted TO the committee on
finance and banks house bill No. 4 TO au-
thorize and require the board OF public
works TO deliver TO the city council OF Al
exandria 1920 shares OF the capital stock Of
the Alexandria Canal Company.
An officer from Richmond arrived on Sat
urday and took back with him James
Stanley, who ia wanted there for robbing a
house. Stanley walked into the station
house, and gave himself up TO the officer 10
charge, and upon the information.he gave;
notice wae sent to Richmond OF bis pres
ence In this city.
Matters In police circles were very quiet
on, Saturday and yesterday, and there were
only two or three arrests for very triling
offenses during the two days.
Osceolo Tent, No. /, /. o. II. NJ, will
have a fair commencing Apr. 16 and will
continue ten days.
The Grand Council OF the Improved Or
der OF Red Men OF the United Estates will
meet In this city May 10, at which time
large number Of delegates win be In Alex
andria from all sections Of the country.
The annual regatta OF the Virginia Asso-
ciation Of Amateur 0arsmen will be held at
this city July 4. The officers Of the associa.
tion just elected are: Francis Hufty, OF
Alexandria, president; William s. White, OF
Fredericksburg, secretary; j. Q. Carroll, OF
Norfolk, treasurer.
II is expected that tho Apalostans, Co.
lumbias, and Potomacs, OF Washington,
and the Undines aud LHlrondelles, ofdBal-
timore, win take part In the coming re-
gatta.
The failure Of the city council to do the
work required to be done on the streets OF
the city Is very serious injury to the now
growing interests Of Alexandria. A few
days ago prominent citizen said ''that he
had carefully considered all the actions Of
the city council for the past four or five
years, and that he had failed to see where
they had done one single thing TO advance
the city's interest, or to relieve In any man.
ner the necessities OF the people during
that time.n
National Republican., 1887-04-04
PROPOSALS.,
DROP0sALs FOR SUPPLIES AND WASH.
l. ING TOWELS, AND FOR PURCHASE

DRoposALs FOR SUPPLIES AND WASH.
i. ING TOWELS, AND FOR PURCHASE
OF PULP, WASTE PAPER. &c.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, BUREAU OF ESGRAv.
ING AND PRINTING, WASHINGTON, ID. C., April |,
Iss1-sealed proposals. will be received at this
office until u M, MONDAY. MAY 2, 1887, to
Furnish to the Bureau Of Engraving aud Print
Ing during the fiscal year beginning July l,
1887. supplies Of the following classes, viz.
Dry colois. oils, chemicals, paper, topographic
inks, engravers' supplies, binders supplies.
hardware, plumbers supplies. castings, tex
tiles, rubber goods, grocers' sundries, lumber
horse feed. fuel, ice, and miscellaneous.
Awards will be made only to established
manufacturers of or dealers In the articles
Sealed proposals will also be received until
the same time for washing towels during the
same PERIOD and the award will be made only
70 person or firm having established facilities
for doing the work.
Sealed proposals will also he received until
the gome time for the purchase OF pulp pro-
duced by the maceration Of notes, securities.
&C., and for the purchase of waste paper and
other refuse materials during the same period.
The right Is reserved to waive any defects
and to reject any or all bids, or parts of bids.
Blank forms with specifications for proposals
and further information desired by Intending
bidders will be furnished on application at
this office. L. o. GRAVES,
Cbiaf nj Rt1raan
National Republican., 1887-04-04
ANIUSENIENTS.
ALBAuGn's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

ALbAuGfl GhhND OFEHA hOusE
Louis Aldrich will appear as Joe Saunders
at this house tonight in BARLEY Campbell's
weli-known drama entitled my Partner"
This artist, well known for his ability and
painstaking representations, has made the
character he assumes O long and close study,
and has become so completely identified with
times, 6e loses none Of his popularity in the
repetition. Mr.. Aldrich brings with him an
excellent company, insuring good support in
the minor characters Of the play.
HA vERLYs MAsToDON MINsTRELs.
To-day the public, at IL o'clock, will have
an opportunity of seeing the numerical strength
G adns S s ea sbss o hs
band. The company will make street parade,
headed by the irrepressible Jack in person,
T me popular By Sy nis sde
hearty welcome awaits him. The performance
tonight will be given with that neatness and
which this troupe Is noted. and q crowded
house will extend hearty greeting.
KERNAN's WASHINGTON THEATER.
There will be q grand ovation at Kernan's
tonight. The champion, John L. Sullivan,
is to appear. His name alone displays his fame
Engaged with him arc Steve Taylor, George
La Blanche, Joe Lannon, James Carroll, Bob
Turnbull. Dan Murphy, and James McReon.
as he will now exhibit even he has never
equaled. This attraction is only offered for
tonight, and there will be no other oppor-
tpnity here to see Sullivan, the present being
his last season.
In addition to the sparring, DAlvlni. the
necromancer, commences an engagement, TO
continue through the week. Miss Karas
temple of wonder Tom o. Kitchi, tthe missing
link, and the MiSnanl family of Ave, the
musical street PAYERS will contribute 10 tho
marvellous enjoyment.
HARRIs's BIJoU THEATER.
Two dramas win divide this week at the
Bijou.share and share alike. First without q
Home" second, Saved from the Storm"
Minnie Oscar Gray, the principal actress, APP
pears in the former as street wall, a boot
black and IN heiress; In the latter, as Wild
Nell. Both plays are sensational, az real life
the wonderfully trained dogs SO perform their
their parts as to excite extraordinary surprise.
The Gray.Stcphens dramatic company, which
offers us this double entertainment, Is refined
ana forciDle In all It's accomplishments. New
scenery and original mechanical effects viii be
and Laughter peryades the plays, ana though
some sad drops of tears may fall. great showers
CT those which spring from gladness will also
surely be experienced.
THE DINE MUSEUM.
Miss Maud Miller, the beautiful and talented
daughter ofthe log cabin poet on our northern
hills, will please the patrons OF the Dime In the
drama "4S'' during the first half of this week.
Mr. Loudon Mccormack and choice company
support her. The play is thoroughly Ameri-
can, intense in interest, and everywhere popu-
lar.
On Thursday tho performance changes into
what is not yet determined, but all who know
the inteligent and enterpIising managers,
barton aud Logan, will unhesitaIingly trust TO
their provision
National Republican., 1887-04-04
CUT IN THE ABDOMEN.
A Delicate Operation Performed to
Prolong Life,

Henry Williams, colored, was danger
ously cut Saturday night by man named
Brannon on Eighteenth street, between L
and M streets northwest. The injured
man was taken to Freedman's Hospital,
where 1t was discovered that be had received
several severe cuts about the body. The
worst one was in the al domep, and DR..
Purvis, assisted by Drs. Shadd and Bran
non, performed the delicate operation Of
"laparotomy," or opening OF the abdomen.
The hyslcians discovered that the testines
were cut more than an inch In length. The
wound was sewed up and dressed, and
the patient seemed to improve somewhat
under the operation. When brought to the
hospital but little hopes were entertained for
his life. Last night, while still In critical
condition, he appeared to be rallying, and
this gave his physicians some encourage.
ment to believe that he might possibly re.
cover. From what could be learned about
the trouble II appears that on Saturday
morning he had some words with compan.
ion and the men separated. In the
afternoon Williams again met the man,
who had with him three other men. They
jumped upon Williams, but he managed to
get away from them uDinjured. He met
the same party again at night, who without
warning attacked him and beat him terri
bly,, and one of the assailants cut him badly.
The police, for some reason, failed to make
known the cutting.
National Republican., 1887-04-04
A DvERTIsEMENT FOR BIDS.

HEADQUARTERS NATIONAL DRILL
ENCAMPMEST, 1900 PENNSYLVANIA Ay.
WASHINGTON, ID. q.
Sealed bids will be received until noon,
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1887. for purchase of
Privileges below named, on the camp and
to 30. Proposals must be mailed In sealed en-
velopes Furnished on applicationl, indorsed
with number Of privilege and addressed as
above. No envelope must show name, or other
indication of the bidder; and each must con-
tain certified check for 10 per cent. OF amount
bid, as token of good faith.
Successful bidder must pay cash on demand.
titled checks Of all others will be returned
The Committee reserve the right to reject any
and all bids for privileges herein advertised for
sale: but the general rule will be TO sell to the
highest responsible bidder.
taurants in camp and drill grounds; 2, Pools
o, Bars and Saloons: 4, Beer; b, Hot Sausage;
6, Lemonade; z, Soda and Minera Waters; 8,
Cigars, Tobacco, &C.; 0, News Stands, Papers,
&c; 10, Milk and Dairy Produce; H. Peanuts:
Y, Pop Corn; IS, Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, 40;
on the grounds Il. photographs and their sale;
49, Medals and Badges; 10, Flowers; 20, Mill
tary Goods; q, Gentlemen Furnishing Goods:
22 Barber Shop %, Bootblacks; "a, ohicial
Programme
FOR THE CAMP ONLY,
25. Fresh Meats; 26, Pork, Salt Meats; 81
Dried Meats; %, Groceries; %, Vegetables; 30.
Poultry and Eggs; 81, Bakery; %. Fish, 0ys-
ters; &C.; ss Furniture, Tinware "a, Laundry;
Printed circular, with details fully explained,
and envelopes for indorsing, mailed on, on appli-
cation. Il. q. DELEON,
ap2-smw3t Managing Secretary.
National Republican., 1887-04-04
Herr Anton schott In Concert.


The Saturday evening Lieder concert, at
Congregational Church, by Herr Anton
schott, assisted by Herr Anton Gloetzner
and Miss Mamie Simons, pianists, and Herr
Ernst Lent, ,violoncellist, gave great salts
faction to large and refined audience, Of
which Mrs. Cleveland formed pleased and
pleasing portion. II the enthusiastic as
semblage could have had its own will, each
number Of the programme would have been
repeated, and, now and then, three or four
repetitions wouldn't have seemed too
many. One encore was granted. Herr
Schott had just sung Wagner's "Liebeslied
aus Walkure," which elected more ap-
plause than any other piece, and favored
his imperious friends with "The Star
Spangled Banner" Never before, proba-
bly,, were these grand patriotic words SO
thrillingly uttered. The very spirit Of the
moment that originally inspired and pro-
duced them once more exulted In the strain.
Immense excitement ran like fire through
the audience.
1t is gratifying to learn that Herr Anton
Schott will sing farewell concert after
Easter, illustrating musical progression
from Bach to Wagner.
National Republican., 1887-04-04
COERCION IN IRELAND.
Erin's Sons In America Bitterly De-
nounce 1t.

Erin's Sons in America Bitterly De-
nounce 1t.
Following out the announcement made
In last Saturdays REPUBLICAN large
number Of citizens assembled yesterday
afternoon at the hail Of the Sarsheld Club to
make arrangements for grand mass meet
ing to protest against the enactment Of
barbarous coercion laws In Ireland by the
English government. The meeting was
called to order by Mr.. Thomas II. Walsh,
who briefly but eloquently stated the object
and announced that nominations for chair
man were In order. DIR. G. j. Barrett was
chosen to that position, and the organiza-
ton was completed by the election of
Messrs. Edward Purcell and p. r. Regan
secretaries. After the delivery OF several
eloquent speeches bitterly denouncing the
English government the following COM
mittee was appointed to arrange necessary
details for the mass meeting and report 10
the main body at their next meeting, which
will be held at 4 o'clock next Sunday after
noon at the Sarsfeld Club Hall; Thomas II.
Walsh, chairman; Col. T. Lee, Peter Nc
Cartney, Ed Wright, Ed Purcell, VI. T.
Burns, and DR.. q. j. Barrett. Immediately
after adjournment the committee assem-.
bled, and after electipg Mr.. NJ. r. Barns
secretary, adjourned TO meet at o'clock
this evening at Willard's Hotel.
National Republican., 1887-04-04
More printers Discharged.

There were between forty and fifty en-
ployes of the government printing Office
discharged on Saturday. They comprise all
grades--revisers, copy.holders, compositors.
pressmen, laborers, folders, and stitchers.
In view OF the fact that the public printer
had stated that no more discharges would
be necessary after the 1st OF April, this came
OF those discharged are either from the Dis
trict or have no political influence.
National Republican., 1887-04-04
DIED.

EssIG.-on Sunday morning, April o. 1887.
the son of Charles and the late Margaret Essig,
aged 10 years, 8 months, and 28 days.
Funeral will take place from the residence
Of his father, No. 1900 Z street northwest, on
Tuesday, April 8, at $3.50 p. m. Friends and
relatives are respectfully invited to attond.
baltimore and New York papers please copy ]
LULLEY.-s on Saturday night
April Q. 1887, at 1l:SO, Mrs. Z. LULLEY, beloved
vile Of A. Lulley.
at 2 o'clock.
baltimore and New York papers please COPY !
THOMsON.-At. $40 a. M, April 3, 1887, OF
pneumonia. MARIA 8. THOMSON, daughter Of
the late Allan Thomson.
Funeral service at her late residence, 10l5
H street northwest, at p m, Tuesday, April O.
Interment at Wilmington, DEL, Wednesday
morning. 4"
KEYWORTH.-LAURAJ. ]. KEywoRTH, daugh-
ter Of the late John 7. Towers. beloved wife OF
Howard Q. Keyworth.
Funeral Tuesday, April 5, at Q p. M, from
Ascension Church. NJ
KNOWLES. On Saturday, April 2, 1887, at
1l:l2 p. M, after a lingering and painful ILL
ness, which he bore with Christian fortitude,
JOHN b. KNOWLES. beloved husband of Ida
NJ. Knowles, in the 3Sth year of his age.
Funeral from his late residence, 1918 Marion
street northwest, Tuesday, Apr. 8, at 3 O'Clock
p. m. Relatives and friends invited to at
Tend.
philadelphia papers please copy,l